I loved romances when, back in the late 70's, in high school, I read every Barbara Cartland novel ever written. Then, thanks to a savvy babysitter, I got my hands on the hot stuff. To this day I can remember how astonishingly steamy I found Rosemary Rogers' Sweet Savage Love. I abandoned romance when I went to college and didn't pick one up again until six years ago when I got my first Kindle. Since then, I've read over a thousand romances; loved many, liked more, hated some. Much of what I've read has been historical and contemporary romance, but these days I'm reading more erotica and romantic suspense. I like my books to have sizzle, wit, and plots that make sense. I'd take sexy over sweet any day. Currently, I'm loving Sherry Thomas, Meredith Duran, Courtney Milan, Sarah Mayberry, and Ruthie Knox. When not reading or writing about reading, or wishing I could rule the world, I'm meddling in the lives of my four kids, keeping our practice in the black, doing bossy volunteer work, and hanging out with Dr. Feelgood.

Absolute Favorites

Illumination Night by Alice HoffmanReckless by Anne StuartHeat by R. Lee SmithThe Raven Prince by Elizabeth HoytBlack Ice by Anne StuartUnveiled by Courtney MilanThe Forbidden Rose by Joanna BourneWhat I Did for a Duke by Julie Anne LongFlowers from the Storm by Laura KinsaleHis at Night by Sherry Thomas

Naval Captain Hugh McAlden and Meggs Tanner from The Danger of Desire by Elizabeth Essex
Adrian Alistair Rohan and Charlotte Spencer from Reckless by Anne Stuart
Alex Moncrieffe and Genevieve Eversea from What I Did for a Duke Julie Anne Long

Best Villain

Lazarus, My Lord and Spymaster, Joanna Bourne

Cabin or Road:

Lord Perfect by Loretta Chase

Funny:

Natural Born Charmer Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Sexy:

Seven Years to Sin by Sylvia Day

Favorites by Mood

Comfort Reads:

The Bridgerton series by Julia QuinnLord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
The Chinooks series by Rachel Gibson

Guilty Pleasure:

Completely inappropriate bodice rippers (my favorite is The Wolf and the Dove.)